松树

松樹

sōngshù

noun HSK 4 #13,345

Measure Word

一棵松树 kē

Meanings

1 pine tree

Characters

Examples

这棵松树有一百多年了。

Zhè kē sōngshù yǒu yībǎi duō nián le.

This pine tree is over a hundred years old.

松树冬天也不掉叶子。

Sōngshù dōngtiān yě bú diào yèzi.

Pine trees don't lose their leaves in winter.

Tips

culture

In Chinese culture, the pine tree (松) symbolizes longevity, steadfastness, and integrity. It's one of the 'Three Friends of Winter' (岁寒三友) along with bamboo (竹) and plum blossom (梅).

Stroke Order

松 sōng

树 shù